Little Things

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About Little Things

"Little Things" is a song by English-Irish boy band One Direction from their second studio album, Take Me Home (2012). It was released by Syco Music on 12 November 2012, as the record's second single. The song was written by Fiona Bevan and Ed Sheeran, and produced by Jake Gosling. Bevan brought the song to Sheeran's attention while he was in studio with the group in 2012, resulting in the band recording it. "Little Things" is a mid-tempo pop and folk ballad about the insistence that flaws are what make a person unique. The track received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics, many of whom felt that the song is not tailored to them. The song became the group's second number-one hit in the United Kingdom, while reaching the top ten in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. In addition, it attained top forty positions in Belgium (Wallonia), Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. The single has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of 1,000,000 copies. 


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2012
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Your hand fits in mine like it's made just for me
But bear this mind it was meant to be
And I'm joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
And it all makes sense to me

I know you've never loved the crinkles by your eyes when you smile
You've never loved your stomach or your thighs
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
But I'll love them endlessly

I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if I do, it's you, oh it's you, they add up to
I'm in love with you and all these little things

You can't go to bed without a cup of tea
Maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep
And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep
Though it makes no sense to me

I know you've never loved the sound of your voice on tape
You never want to know how much you weigh
You still have to squeeze into your jeans
But you're perfect to me

I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if it's true, it's you, it's you, they add up to
I'm in love with you and all these little things

You never love yourself half as much as I love you
You'll never treat yourself right darling but I want you to
If I let you know, I'm here for you
Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you oh

I've just let these little things slip out of my mouth
Because it's you, oh it's you, it's you they add up to
And I'm in love with you (all these little things)
I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if it's true, it's you, it's you they add up to
I'm in love with you, and all your little things

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One Direction

One Direction are an English-Irish boy band consisting of members Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. Zayn Malik used to be in the band, but has recently left the band to pursue his own musical career. They signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records after being formed and finishing third in the seventh series of British television singing competition The X Factor in 2010. They subsequently signed in the United States with Columbia Records. Becoming a prominent figure in mainstream popular music and popular culture, their two albums Up All Night and Take Me Home, released in 2011 and 2012 respectively, broke several records, topped the charts of most major markets, and generated international chart-topping singles, includ… more »

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Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Fiona Mackay Barclay Bevan

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Little Things" was released by One Direction, a British-Irish boy band, from their second studio album "Take Me Home." It was released as the album's second single.
Songwriters
The song was written by Ed Sheeran and Fiona Bevan. Ed Sheeran is a globally acclaimed British songwriter and singer who has penned numerous hit songs.
Release Date
"Little Things" was unveiled to the world on October 29, 2012.
Chart Performance
The song garnered immediate attention and topped the UK Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Chart. It also made it to the top 40 in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States.
Lyrics Impact
The lyrics of “Little Things” are praised for their relatability. The song addresses the insecurities of individuals, emphasizing that these trivial imperfections make each person unique and cherished.
Music Video
The song's official music video on YouTube has approximately 350 million views. The video features all the band members in a studio environment and it was directed by Vaughan Arnell.
Accolades
The song won the Brit Award for British Single of the Year in 2013.
Performance Style
Unlike the usual uptempo, pop rock, and electro pop sounds associated with One Direction's musical style, "Little Things" is a mid-tempo pop and folk ballad.
Live Performances
"Little Things" has been performed by One Direction in several live events, including the BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge and on The X Factor UK in 2012.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 39 seconds.
Global Success
"Little Things" has been certified multi-Platinum in Australia and the United States, Platinum in the UK and Gold in Denmark, Italy, and New Zealand.
Fan Connection
The song remained a fan favorite throughout One Direction's career, often cited as one of the band's most emotionally impactful tracks.

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